Assessment tools to help you select the appropriate diagnosis
Alphabetized monographs for hundreds of diseases and disorders reflecting all specialty areas
Associated nursing diagnoses that are presented by priority and written as client problem/need statements
NIC and NOC linkages with each diagnosis
Unique presentation of action/invention by priority with rationales...with icons for cultural - collaborative - diagnostic studies - medications - community/home health - pediatric/geriatric/lifespan
Documentation section that emphasizes the importance of what and why
Taxonomy information that defines the domain in which the nursing diagnosis belongs, along with the date the nursing diagnosis was approved or revised
Pediatric considerations in the monographs, where appropriate
References to support evidenced-based practice

Nursing Diagnosis Manual: Planning, Individualizing, and Documenting Client Care

Overview